Acupuncture

Duties and Responsibilities:

Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medical art practiced for more than 5,000 years, involves inserting fine needles at points on the body’s surface to influence physiological functions. Acupuncturists conduct one-to-one consultations with patients. General task include making a diagnosis and devising a personalized treatment plan; taking a detailed case history, which typically involves questioning patients about their condition, aspects of their physical and emotional health, lifestyle and diet as well as sometimes taking their blood pressure.

Salary:

$ 41,100 - $ 86,730 

Education:

·         Three years for acupuncture

·         Four years for Oriental medicine programs

·         Master’s degree or post- baccalaureate certificate

·         Licensing

Reflection:

I would like to be a Acupuncturists. The job seems really interesting and it’s good to try new things. It seems simple I mean you just poke needles into people’s body’s right? Nope you have to aim for the specific points, it seems as if it take a lot of training.